India

Neighbour CCTV Camera Legal in India?

12 months
Limitation period for civil privacy claims under Limitation Act, 1963
₹5 lakh
Maximum compensation awarded in Puttaswamy privacy case (2017) for privacy violations
3 years
Prescription period for criminal complaints under IPC Section 509 (word/gesture intended to insult modesty)
72 hours
Timeframe within which police must register FIR for cognizable offences like voyeurism (IPC Section 354C)
The Short Answer

CCTV installation facing your home may violate your right to privacy under Indian law if it captures private areas without consent; legality depends on purpose, coverage, and reasonable expectation of privacy.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteInformation Technology Act, 2000 (Section 66E)statuteIndian Penal Code, 1860 (Sections 354C, 509)judgmentPuttaswamy Judgment (2017) 10 SCC 1governmentMinistry of Home Affairs – Guidelines on CCTV Usage (2022 Draft)

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-10-18.